Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Lingual tumors in dogs - survival and treatment outcomes
By Syrcle, Jason A et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2008·Department of Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Retrospective evaluation of lingual tumors in 42 dogs: 1999-2005.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with tongue tumors was evaluated, finding that 27 out of 42 had malignant (cancerous) tumors, while 15 had benign (non-cancerous) ones. Dogs with benign tumors lived much longer, averaging over 4 years, compared to about 9 months for those with malignant tumors. Smaller tumors were easier to remove completely, which helped improve survival rates. Some dogs underwent surgery to remove part of their tongues, which led to temporary drooling and some changes in how they ate and drank afterward.
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Abstract
In this retrospective study of 42 cases of lingual tumors in dogs, 27 (64%) were malignant, and 15 (36%) were benign. Median survival time for dogs with benign tumors was >1607 days, compared to 286 days for malignant tumors. Prognostic factors significantly associated with increased survival included complete histological margins (P=0.036), smaller tumor size (P=0.003), and benign tumor type (P=0.011). Smaller tumors were more likely to be completely resected (P=0.008) and were less likely to recur (P=0.001). Partial or subtotal glossectomies were performed in 13 cases. Short-term morbidity associated with glossectomy included ptyalism and dehiscence. Long-term morbidity included minor changes in eating and drinking habits.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18981196/